Who has cut emissions the most in Europe?
Europe’s greenhouse gas emissions have fallen substantially since 1990. Across the EU27 and UK, the changes range from a 74.6% reduction in Estonia to a 58.3% increase in Cyprus. The comparison reveals different starting points, different trajectories and different contributions to the overall decline.
Latest Stories
Europe’s cardiovascular divide
Circulatory diseases caused almost one in three EU deaths in 2023. Regional mortality rates reveal a stark divide even after accounting for population age, with the highest rate almost eight times the lowest.
Keep reading
Europe’s Power Mix Has Tipped
Wind and solar generated more electricity than fossil fuels across the EU for the first time in 2025 — a milestone driven by record solar growth and a long-term collapse in coal.
Keep reading
Where Does the Death Penalty Still Exist?
Most countries have abolished capital punishment in law or practice. Yet recorded executions rose sharply in 2025 — revealing a divide between the spread of abolition and the intensity of its remaining use.
Keep reading
